2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition in Michigan

A master's degree in music theory and composition is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #291 out of 1095 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 20 master's degrees in music theory and composition to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Music Theory & Composition School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in music composition matters. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition in Michigan ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality music theory and composition program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Music Theory & Composition Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for music theory and composition.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Music Theory & Composition in Michigan

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in music theory and composition.

Most Well Attended Schools for Music Composition Students Working on Their Master's

1

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

10 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Michigan State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in music theory and composition. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the city of East Lansing. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in music theory and composition in Michigan.

There were roughly 10 music theory and composition individuals who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.

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2

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in music theory and composition needs to look into Western Michigan University. WMU is a large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in music theory and composition in Michigan.

There were about 4 music theory and composition students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year.

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3

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Central Michigan University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in music theory and composition. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in music theory and composition in Michigan.

There were approximately 3 music theory and composition individuals who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent data year.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in music theory and composition. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in music theory and composition in Michigan.

There were approximately 3 music theory and composition students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in music theory and composition from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a large student population. More information about a master’s in music theory and composition from Eastern Michigan University

Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Music Theory & Composition Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	530	49
Ohio	466	20
Indiana	352	4

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Rankings in Majors Related to Music Composition

Music Theory & Composition is one of 16 different types of Music programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Music Composition

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Music Performance	102
Conducting	15
Music Pedagogy	13
Keyboard Instruments	12
General Music	7
Stringed Instruments	4
Jazz Studies	2
Musicology & Ethnomusicology	1
Music History	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.